John Deere 230 LC Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 230 LC ➔

The John Deere 230 LC Excavator is a powerhouse of a machine designed to handle a variety of excavation tasks with ease. With impressive specifications such as a maximum digging depth of 24.5 ft and a bucket capacity of 1.4 cu yd, this excavator is built for efficiency and productivity on the job site. Powered by a robust 170 hp engine and boasting a hydraulic system relief valve pressure of 4980 psi, the 230 LC Excavator is a reliable and capable choice for any construction or excavation project.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

John Deere 230 LC Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	30.90 ft (9.42 m)
Max Digging Depth	20.40 ft (6.22 m)
Max Loading Height	21.50 ft (6.55 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	14.60 ft (4.45 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19.40 ft (5.91 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	33.70 ft (10.27 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

John Deere 230 LC Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height	31.60 ft (9.63 m)
Max Digging Depth	22.50 ft (6.86 m)
Max Loading Height	22.20 ft (6.77 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	32.80 ft (10.00 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	19.50 ft (5.94 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	33.30 ft (10.15 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

John Deere 230 LC Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height	32.80 ft (10.00 m)
Max Digging Depth	24.50 ft (7.47 m)
Max Loading Height	23.40 ft (7.13 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	34.90 ft (10.64 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	21.80 ft (6.64 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.90 ft (3.32 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	33.50 ft (10.21 m)

Bucket

John Deere 230 LC Excavator Bucket specifications
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.40 cu yd (1.07 cu m)

Dimensions

John Deere 230 LC Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Length of Track on Ground	12.60 ft (3.84 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Tail Swing Radius	9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	10.50 ft (3.20 m)

Engine

John Deere 230 LC Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharger
Displacement	414.00 cu in (6,784.26 cu cm)
Engine Model	6068H
Max Torque	528.00 lbs ft (715.86 nm)
Net Power	170.00 hp (126.77 kw)
Power Measured @	2100 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Operating Specifications

John Deere 230 LC Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	45 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.90 gal (22.33 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Fuel Capacity	82.00 gal (310.37 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	54.00 gpm (204.39 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	71.00 gal (268.74 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4980 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	52,410.00 lbs (23,772.81 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	3.50 gal (13.25 l)

Swing Mechanism

John Deere 230 LC Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	13.5 rpm

Undercarriage

John Deere 230 LC Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	42,420.00 lbs (19,241.41 kg)
Ground Pressure	6.7 psi
Max Travel Speed	3.40 mph (5.47 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Shoes per Side	51
Number of Track Rollers per Side	9
Shoe Size	24.00 in (60.96 cm)
Track Gauge	8.50 ft (2.59 m)

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